Typing Speed Test
Measure your typing speed in WPM with customizable tests
Typing Speed Test WPM Online
Measure your typing speed in WPM (Words Per Minute) with our free test. Choose from three difficulty levels with texts in English or enter your own custom text. The timer starts automatically on the first keystroke and stops when you complete the text. View WPM, accuracy percentage and time taken.
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Start typing to begin the timer
How It Works
- Select difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard) or use custom text
- Start typing: the timer starts automatically on the first keystroke
- Correct characters appear in green, wrong ones in red
- When done, view your WPM, accuracy and time
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated?
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated as: (correct characters ÷ 5) ÷ (seconds ÷ 60). Dividing by 5 is the international standard for estimating words regardless of their actual length.
What is a good typing speed?
The average is about 40 WPM. 60 WPM is considered professional. Expert typists reach 80-100+ WPM. With regular practice, most people can improve significantly in a few weeks.